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2004 KIA AMANTI

3.5L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor591Torque4920Fluid6DTC734Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
B0015critical severityBody

Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground

on 2004 Kia Amanti 3.5L V6 · FWD

What this code means

A short to ground detected in the passenger side airbag deployment circuit.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Potential unintended deployment

Common causes

  • Damaged wiring insulation
  • Water intrusion
  • Pinched wire
  • Corroded connector pins

Diagnostic steps

  1. Disconnect battery first
  2. Inspect wiring insulation
  3. Check for moisture in connectors
  4. Measure isolation resistance

Repair notes

Repair the short to ground. Check for water intrusion in door or B-pillar area.

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